Eastern Redbud

Wild Snapdragon

About Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon

Eastern Redbud

Wild Snapdragon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas

Types

Cercis

Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Pink, Light Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval to egg shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

use all-purpose fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bumblebees

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PENSTEMON grandiflorus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Wild Snapdragon

In German

OstRedbud

Wilde Snapdragon

In French

Redbud Orient

Snapdragon sauvage

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Salvaje Snapdragon

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

άγρια Snapdragon

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Selvagem Snapdragon

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Dziki Snapdragon

In Latin

Cercis

Phlox Ferae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Scrophulariales

Family

Fabaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Cercis

Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Scrophularioideae

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Wild Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon

Care of Eastern Redbud and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.